Achill Island in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Achill Island in may 2025
The weather in Achill Island in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
20%
19%
17%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Moderate rain at times
26% of time
25%
22%
19%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Cloudy
25% of time
24%
24%
20%
Weather at 3am
52°F
33%
20%
19%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Achill Island in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Achill Island in may.
The climate of Achill Island in may is bad
In may in Achill Island, the climate is wet (with 5.4in of rainfall over 9 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.3in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is fairly cool in that locality the month of may, but it is tolerable when dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 54°F. The seasonal minimum is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Achill Island is 54°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Achill Island in may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 41°F in 2021.
On this month of may, day length in Achill Island is generally 16:00. Sunrise is at 04:37 and sunset is at 20:37.
With a bad climate, the month of may is not the best time to go in Achill Island.
May: another location in Ireland?
If you want to go to Ireland in may, there are destinations with better weather than Achill Island:
In may, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Connemara National Park, Dingle and Dundalk have a tolerable climate, but better than Achill Island.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Achill Island in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 41°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 31km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.5in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.11km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:37 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:37 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:00 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Achill Island in may 2024:
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
54°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in Ireland in may
Cities near Achill Island:
| Belmullet in may | bad weather |
| Westport in may | tolerable weather |
| Connemara National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Castlebar in may | tolerable weather |
| Ballycastle in may | bad weather |
| Ballina in may | tolerable weather |
| Ballinrobe in may | tolerable weather |
| Oughterard in may | tolerable weather |
| Tuam in may | tolerable weather |
| Ballaghaderreen in may | tolerable weather |
| Aran Islands in may | tolerable weather |
| Galway in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Achill Island
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Weather data for Achill Island in may:
Weather data for Achill Island for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Achill Island. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Achill Island can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Achill Island.